Aviation Detachment Rotation 21-4 begins

U.S. Air Force Airmen prepare to board a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 13, 2021. Airmen are bound for Powidz, Poland to take part in Aviation Detachment Rotation 21-4. This exercise series fosters bilateral defense ties, enhances regional security and increases interoperability among NATO allies and partners through combined training exercises with periodic rotational Aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Ramstein Air Base, Germany arrive at Powidz, Poland to participate in Aviation Detachment Rotation 21-4, Sept. 13, 2021. The U.S. and Poland will conduct Agile Combat Employment training during the bilateral training exercise. The Agile Combat Employment concept of operations is intended to ensure U.S. Air Forces Europe – Air Forces Africa forces are ready for potential threats and contingencies by enabling forces to quickly disperse and continue to deliver airpower from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. This will ensure our Airmen are postured to provide lethal combat power across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Ramstein Air Base, Germany arrive at Powidz, Poland to take part in Aviation Detachment Rotation 21-4, Sept. 13, 2021. The U.S. and Poland will conduct Agile Combat Employment training during the bilateral training exercise. ACE ensures U.S. Air Forces in Europe, along with allies and partners, are ready for potential short or no-notice contingencies by allowing forces to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support. This ensures Airmen and aircrews are postured to respond across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

U.S. Air Force Airmen load cargo at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 13, 2021. The cargo, along with Airmen assigned to Ramstein AB, are headed to Powidz, Poland to take part in Aviation Detachment Rotation 21-4. AvDet Poland 21-4 is the latest bilateral training exercise in this series and is designed to enhance partner interoperability, maintain joint readiness and assure our regional allies and partners. These events occur across the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. U.S. aircraft and Airmen have participated in these rotations since 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jorge Jimenez, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster prepares tie-down straps for luggage headed to Powidz, Poland at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 13, 2021. Airmen will take part in Aviation Detachment Rotation 21-4, which is part of a series of bilateral training exercises and deployments designed to enhance partner interoperability, maintain joint readiness and assure our regional allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Edgar Grimaldo)